Silicon Valley Power (SVP) actively encourages customers to reduce their electric bills by upgrading the electrical equipment at their facilities. To assist, SVP offers a FREE energy survey for your convenience. During the survey, a qualified SVP energy engineer will survey the energy needs of your facility and find ways to reduce energy usage and costs across the board.  The energy survey includes a thorough examination of energy-using equipment at your facility. You will receive a detailed report listing potential energy-efficient improvements. The report will also contain a comprehensive financial analysis of each measure, taking into account any available SVP rebates.  To better understand how a survey can help, please review SVP's sample survey.

For more information, email savemoney@siliconvalleypower.com or call 408-615-6650.

Industrial Assessments

Small and medium-sized manufacturers may be eligible for a no-cost technical assessment conducted by the San Jose State University Industrial Assessment Center (SJSU-IAC). This Department of Energy (DOE) funded assessment is conducted by a team of SJSU engineering students and faculty. After the site visit, the SJSU-IAC team will provide a comprehensive report with specific recommendations to:

1. Reduce energy costs
2. Carbon footprint
3. Estimated implementation cost
4. Applicable rebates and incentives
5. Payback period

For more information and for eligibility requirements, contact industrial-assessment@sjsu.edu or 408-924-3822. To apply, fill out the IAC New Client Information Form.

Silicon Valley Power offers design assistance to commercial and industrial customers during major facility retrofits and new construction. This service is provided at (or near) the completion of the project's building program development stage, and includes a review of the owner's construction drawings and building specifications.

After reviewing the documents, Silicon Valley Power will recommend ways to improve energy efficiency in the building's envelope, HVAC, lighting or any other mechanical/electrical systems. The review also includes information on current rebate and rewards programs that can provide financial incentives applicable to the project, as well as information on how to best utilize these programs.

For more information, please call 408-615-6650.

Want the benefits of installing energy-efficient equipment at your facility, but lack the time to manage a construction process? Worried you can't get objective advice from vendors? Concerned about finding a good contractor?

Let us help. Silicon Valley Power's Small Business Efficiency Services can help you manage the entire project from start to completion.

In addition to identifying and implementing cost-savings opportunities for lights and other equipment in your facility, the SVP team will assist you with:

• Preparing technical specifications
• Obtaining competitive bids from qualified vendors
• Monitoring construction and providing post-installation inspections

Not only will SVP provide specialized expertise to see projects through to completion, its team will act as your agent, saving you valuable time and money.

Many customers have already participated and are saving electricity and money every month.

Small Business Efficiency Services flyer

For more information, email savemoney@siliconvalleypower.com or call 408-615-6650.

The City of Santa Clara is a great place to do business. Not only are our combined utility costs the lowest in the nine Bay Area counties, but we also provide rebates for the lighting and HVAC retrofits you need to operate your business efficiently-from the day you move in.

Bright Start
Our program staff helps new tenants move into Santa Clara business properties that already have energy-saving equipment installed. We also provide promotional incentives (up to 130 percent of normal rebate levels) for brokers, property managers, owners, and prospective tenants to upgrade facility lighting and HVAC. The results enhance property values and lower utility bills.

Free services

• An energy audit of the facility with money-saving recommendations that are specifically tailored to the property
• Bright Start for a New Business program membership
• Management of the energy-efficient equipment installation for facilities under 30,000 square feet
• Project management assistance—including help in finding and managing a qualified contractor or vendor
• Rebates for installing energy-efficient equipment

The process
Our staff helps property managers, brokers, and owners understand ways to upgrade their facilities at a lower operating cost for prospective clients interested in locating to Santa Clara.

Once tenants have agreed to lease property in Santa Clara, SVP begins the Small Business Efficiency Services Program sign-up and modified energy audit process. Through the Small Business Efficiency Services Program, property upgrades agreed to by the landlord/tenant are made. Pre-qualified contractors can be recommended at this point.

Once retrofits are implemented and approved, rebates are processed.

For more information, email savemoney@siliconvalleypower.com or call 408-615-6650.

SVP offers a variety of programs and rebates that help businesses reduce their electric bills and save money.  The reason is very simple.  Using energy more efficiently will improve your bottom line.

The SVP Trade Ally Network is a diverse group of contractors who are knowledgeable about SVP's energy efficiency rebates and incentives, and who are actively assisting SVP customers to reduce their energy consumption and save money.  Download a current copy of the list of trade allies.

Interested in Joining the Trade Ally Network? 

Are you a contractor or distributor who is interested in discovering new opportunities to grow your business? If so, please email savemoney@siliconvalleypower.com or call 408-615-6650 to find out how you can join the SVP Trade Ally Network.

Once qualified, your company will receive added exposure and earn recognition as a leader in providing energy efficiency services. Your company name and contact information will be made available to Santa Clara businesses through our list of trade allies on our website. You will also have access to technical information and advice from SVP energy specialists, as well as receive assistance with expediting your customers' incentive applications. You will also gain access to future benefits being developed for SVP Trade Ally Network participants.